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Dennis Atkinson Obituary
Dennis R. "Hogman" Atkinson, age 68, of Erie, passed away Monday, October 6, 2014, at St. Vincent Hospital. He was born in Erie on April 8, 1946, a son of Roena Mims Atkinson and the late Read Atkinson.
Dennis graduated from Strong Vincent High School. He was employed as a material handler with Steris (AMSCO) Corporation, until his retirement. Upon retirement, Dennis enjoyed providing care for his elderly mother. Dennis loved people and appreciated those who loved him.
He enjoyed bowling with the Soulsville and Panthers Leagues. He also enjoyed golfing with the Brothers Linked Together League. Basketball and fishing were other activities he enjoyed. He played in the United Softball League for the "AKs" and during high school he received Golden Gloves Award in baseball for three years. After graduation, Dennis was drafted by the Minnesota Twins. He was a loyal fan of all things Cleveland, the Browns, the Cavaliers and the Indians.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, David Atkinson; his mother-in-law, Bessie Johnson; brothers-in-law, Charles and Carl Johnson, Michael Roseborough and Dan Carter.
He is survived by his wife, Carol A. Johnson Atkinson; daughters, Bergundy Atkinson, of Dallas, Texas, Kimberly Atkinson, of Erie, Tracy Atkinson, of Flint, Mich., and Michelle Peoples (Darren), of Erie; his brothers and sisters: James "Mickey" Atkinson, Mary Louise Smith (Thomas), Terry Atkinson (Beverly), Marvin "Joe" Atkinson (Mert), Alice Roseborough, Patricia "Tweety" Gilliam (Doug), Steven Atkinson (Monica), Rebecca "Nette" Atkinson, all of Erie, Ramona Thomas (Jeffery) of Altlanta, Ga., and Phillip Atkinson (Janita), of Erie; ten grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren; his father-in-law, Charles Johnson; sister-in-law, Cathy Carter; seven aunts, an uncle and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Friends may call at Brugger Funeral Homes & Crematory, Pine Avenue Branch, 845 East 38th Street Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and may attend services there on Saturday at 11:00 a.m., with Nathan Thomas, officiating. Burial in Erie County Memorial Gardens.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dennis Atkinson
Sponsored by anonymous.
March 10, 2019
I Love and miss you so much Dad. I
feel you should and could still be here with us.
Losing you still hurts. Bergundy Atkinson
Karen Harden
February 25, 2015
To the Atkinson family and especially Patricia "Tweety", I send my love and deepest sympathies. If I had known I would have come to Erie to be with you. I hope and pray that all of you are doing well and maybe I'll get to see you in the summer of 2015.
Karen Harden-Harrison
and Family
October 17, 2014
P.S. I am sorry I could not come to visiting hours as I was out of town when Dennis died. Wally Knox
October 17, 2014
To the Atkinson family and particularly my friend Mickey-my sympathy to you on Dennis' passing. I had not seen him in a long time but always enjoyed seeing him. He was one special athlete. We played against each other in the old YMCA Industrial League and he was almost as good as Mickey. I am so sorry he is gone.
Wally Knox
Chris Rufenacht
October 16, 2014
I'm really going to miss seeing him sitting on his stool waxing his car. It won't be the same looking across the street without his friendly wave.
David Pope
October 16, 2014
To the Atkinson family: I wish to extend my condolonces to your family during these diffucult times. God never promises the abscence of storms, he just promises to walk with us through them.
Mary Sander
October 16, 2014
I'm going to miss your smiling face at bowling on Saturdays.
Bergundy Atkinson
October 15, 2014
I will love and miss you so much Dad. You put a smile on every face you came before. Looking forward to the day that I can hug you again.
Darryl Makepeace
October 15, 2014
Mickey, your Vincent '58 and Dennis' Vincent '64 friends and classmates share in your grief and mourning on the loss of Dennis.
May the great memories o'er the years serve the Atkinson family well at this sad time.
Via con Dios, Dennis Reed Atkinson * Rest in Peace
Garry Cooley
October 15, 2014
Dennis was and is a great person to know, one of the best to talk to. He will be missed I have not lived in erie for some time but I remember him always smiling rest in peace my friend
Jacqueline Elston
October 15, 2014
Condolences to the Atkinson family.
May the Prince of Peace comfort the family, friends and loved ones during this difficult time.
Peace and Blessings,
Steven Davis
October 14, 2014
Rest in peace my friend.
Eleanor Sherred
October 14, 2014
So sorry for your loss to Carol and the family. I only met Dennis one or two times but he always had a smile for everyone he met. My prayers are with you,
PAT HAWLEY & KIDS
October 14, 2014
Such a wonderful person to me & my kids, we will always remember you. Rest in Peace Dennis.
Jane and Jimmie Crumbly
October 13, 2014
I remember when you were a little boy and I went to work and you were setting on the porch, those were the days!! You will be sadly missed.
JOANN HORTON
October 13, 2014
Gone but not forgotten, rest in peace!!!
tony oblinski
October 13, 2014
worked with dennis for 34 years good freand and coworker
Gwen Cooley
October 12, 2014
My prayers are with you all.
Peggy Clark Stribling
October 11, 2014
My dearest and deepest sympathy. May God be the glory.
Walter Catledge
October 10, 2014
To Aunt Roenna and my cousins, I will miss Dennis just as I do Uncle Reed and all who have passed. I send you my love. From Sam and Ms Eddies Boy, Walter.
jamie hudson
October 10, 2014
I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU..... JAMIE
Marty Cox
October 10, 2014
Carol, sorry for your loss. Denny was a great guy. I knew him through the Saucery
mr&mrs. donald bonner
October 10, 2014
to the family, with the love that he shared with all of us he will never be forgotten.we are praying for you all may god comfort all of your hearts and that peace within.we love you all
clinteria moore-loper
October 10, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ron Oliver
October 10, 2014
Miss you Dennis, thank God for your friendship...
Renae Hicks
October 10, 2014
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
LaVerne Pryor
October 10, 2014
Deepest Sympathy to the family of Dennis Atkinson. Praying for peace and comfort.
Tony Carter
October 10, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Charles Coleman
October 10, 2014
The Atkinson family, our heartfelt condolences. Dennis will forever be remembered as a positive force on the lower west side."Death can end a life but not a love"
David&Annie Miller
October 10, 2014
sorry for your loss,Denny was a good friend knew him from the Saucery &golf he will be missed his Mailbox will stay forever
Bobbie Jeeter-Riley
October 10, 2014
To the Atkinson Family:
So sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Tom Haller
October 10, 2014
I played Little League baseball with Denny and got to know him very well. In those early years he was a diamond in the rough with real talent that we knew would blossom. My condolences to the family on Denny's passing. May the Lord be with you and with Denny.
Loretta Ritchie
October 10, 2014
To the Atkinson family we the Ritchie family would like to extend our heartfelt sympathy on the passing of dennis what a great person to know always with a smile we were blessed to have known him.may god give you comfort,he will always be remembered.rest in peace dennis.
Yvette Woodard
October 10, 2014
To the Atkinson family, may God comfort you on the home going of Dennis, He will be truly missed , love you Michelle. God Bless you All..
October 9, 2014
Sorry to hear of the loss of such a great guy, Hogman always had a smile on his face before he beat you in bowling and for sure after the beat down was handed out. I am sure he will be greatly missed. Prayers to the family from Kay (Doddie-Kay Dunn) Bostick and family from Lexington, Virginia.
Sandra Harvey-Aiken
October 9, 2014
Some people just come in our lives to fix them up leave us with hearts of joy then be on their way. Dennis you were that kind of man you'd help those in need and all you'd expect was a bite to eat and some hospitality God knows you could fix anything! Knowing you was a pleasure I will cherish having had walked upon the same Earth as you May The Gods ,Ancestors,and the Elements be in your favor as you journey on through the afterlife.Amen.My most deepest condolences to you Michelle an the Entire Family during this difficult time.
Marie Blanks
October 9, 2014
May God bring you comfort in your time of loss.
October 9, 2014
To Aunt Roenna and my dear cousins, we all will miss Dennis. We will see his smile forever. Just know the hills from which cometh our help will also bring the comfort you need to get through this tough and all hard times in this life. Love Gloria Gates
Dan Bevier
October 9, 2014
Carol, please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of your husband, Dennis. I never had the pleasure of meeting him and that is my loss. May God Bless you and your family!
October 9, 2014
Sorry to hear about Dennis passing. I enjoyed being his mailman for the past 5 years. He was a good guy and I will always remember our time together talking baseball.
October 9, 2014
MY DEAREST SYMPATHY TO THE ATKINSON FAMILY. DENNIS HOGMAN ATKINSON WAS A TRULY FRIEND. ALWAYS SPEAKING TO YOU BEING THERE WHEN YOU NEEDED. DENNIS WILL TRULY BE MISSED BY ALL WHOM KNEW HIM. PRAYERS ARE ON THE WAY. MAY GOD BLESS. LOVE ARTEE TENON AND FAMILY
October 9, 2014
MAY GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU. BROTHER DENNIS R. HOGMAN ATKINSON WAS A TRUE FRIEND. HE CERTAINLY WILL BE MISSED BY ALL THOSE WHO KNEW HIM. PRAYERS ARE ON THE WAY UP. LOVE, ARTEE TENON AND FAMILY
Elder Braxton Vaughn
October 9, 2014
Praying that God sustains you during this time of transition.
Jimmy & Lisa Jones
October 9, 2014
To the Atkinson family; we are sorry for your loss. Dennis was a good brother and it was a pleasure knowing and working with him, he will be missed.
Jim Fries
October 9, 2014
My condolences to the Atkinson family. Dennis was one of Erie's greatest athletes and a great friend to me.
Michelle Peoples
October 9, 2014
Im truly going to miss my daddy!! Such a great man!! My memory as a child peeking out the window waiting for hin to pull up on Christmas Day and so excited as he carried the biggest garbage bag ever like Santa. Also him honking and talking to everyone he met!! I definitely got that from him!! U were a great giving caring man who touched so many lives!! "GUESS WHAT" U r loved and definitely will be missed.
October 9, 2014
May God bless Carol and the entire Atkinson family you have given the community so much thank you. Artie Reisenauer
Mike & Amy Reigel
October 9, 2014
Our sympathy and prayers to the whole Atkinson family and my special buddy Joe.God bless you all in your great loss.I worked with alot of you at Amsco and only have wonderfull happy memories.Blessings to you ALL !
Don Owens and Georgia Gatew
October 9, 2014
Peace be with you Dennis, and GOD Bless and comfort your family and loved ones.
Jim LeCorchick
October 9, 2014
Dennis -- You were a great athlete and even greater friend. You were the first baseman the rest of us wanted to be. It seems like just yesterday, yopu were playing for Erie Forge and Steel and I was competing against you for Security Peoples. Everyone respected Atki. My condolences to a great family on their loss.
Bruce Quinlan
October 9, 2014
To Carol and all of Dennis's family and friends my deepest condolences. I worked with Dennis for over 30 years at Amsco(Steris). We played in the same shop softball league against each other and played golf together for more times than I can count. He was a truce competitor and loved sport. I always considered him a true friend and know he felt the same about me. He was straight up, considerate, respectful of others and was well respected by those who knew him well, because of the man he was. He kept the cleanest cars I've ever seen and was the best kept man I ever had the pleasure to know. We worked in a shop and he always had his shirt tucked into pressed jeans with creases. Who does that?
Dennis, because he was proud of the man he was and it showed in his persona. You will be greatly missed and I am thankful for all the great memories we shared. I am a better man today because of who you were and what you meant to me. Thanks for the memories. Good bye my friend and brother. Yours forever, Bruce Quinlan.
Rein Pold
October 9, 2014
Atkinson family,
I knew Dennis through SV and his brother Joe. A terrific athlete, and an even better man. May GOD rest his soul.
Willie Jean Young Robertson
October 9, 2014
To our family. We wish you Gods blessings and what you to know that we love you all. My god continue to bless and keep each of you in his care. your Tennessee Family
Diane Cooley Perry
October 9, 2014
Sorry for your loss. Condolences to the family and friends.
Patricia Terry
October 9, 2014
To the Atkinson (Patricia),
My deepest sympathy is with you at this time. I am praying for the entire family that God will heal you and strengthen you. God Bless.
October 9, 2014
Carol
I am so sorry for your loss of Denny. You have our deepest sympathy and prayers.
Sharon and Ed Glass
Bob Johns
October 9, 2014
My condolences to the Atkinson family, I know your loss is great. Dennis is a cornerstone of my most memorable childhood memories. We played sports together and shared many conversations. I will always remember him as an extraordinary athlete but and even better person. R.I.P.
Millie Roth
October 9, 2014
To The Atkinson family,
My deepest sympathy.Seen and spoke with Dennis every Wednesday at Eastway Lanesvery sweet and kind man will be missed by all.
October 9, 2014
Bob Rothrock
October 9, 2014
After moving away from Erie some 30+ years earlier, I saw Dennis at our 40th class reunion and it was like I'd just seen him the day before.
A sincerely warm and big-hearted guy, he was very considerate of others - with a smile that could light up the whole room. Sympathies to all of his family and loved ones.
ANN JONES/McLAURIN
October 9, 2014
My deepest heartfelt condolences go out to the ATKINSON FAMIKY DENNIS was a beautiful person. My you find comfort in your faith.
jon christensen
October 9, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with the Atkinson Family.....I had a chance to visit with Dennis two years ago when I was back in Erie....He was always a class act and is one of Erie's Great athletes.....Coach Christensen
Ken Libengood
October 9, 2014
I had worked with Denny at Amsco/Steris, and during that time he was a great person to have known. My condolences goes to the family, and May God Bless them all.
October 9, 2014
dennis you were a super man i will miss seeing you at bowling rip
Stephanie Carson
October 9, 2014
To the Atkinson Family:
From the Carson,Logan,& Pinkston Families: Expressed condolences to the family. Mr. Atkinson was like family to our families. Continued prayers.
Tracy Stephens
October 9, 2014
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Nancy Smith Rudolph
October 9, 2014
I surely do remember Dennis. A super athlete. All my sympathy to the Atkinson family at this sad time.
SHARON HENDERSON
October 9, 2014
TO MY PRECIOUS FAMILY...MY LOVE AND SYMPATHIES GO OUT TO YOU ALL...DENNIS WAS SO FUN LOVING AND A GREAT GUY...I WILL MISS HIM ALOT...I PRAY THAT GOD WILL GIVE GIVE YOU PEACE AND COMFORT UNTIL WE SEE HIM AGAIN..."WHEN SOMEONE YOU LOVE BECOMES A MEMORY, THE MEMORY BECOMES A TREASURE" RIP DENNIS...WE LOVE YOU....
October 9, 2014
My sympathy to the family. May you find comfort knowing that God is near you and is a refuge during this difficult time.
Psalms 9:9
Elmer Smith
October 9, 2014
My sincerest condolences to the Atkinson family. I went to Strong Vincent with Denny and always enjoyed running into him at Downing. He was a great guy
October 9, 2014
You will always be the main man and I miss you we worked together and played ball together you were great. SAY WHAT cant write any more to chocked up. Love Art Reisenauer alias "The Bird"
Dennis Reed Atkinson * Strong Vincent High School Class of 1964 * Rest in Peace
darryl makepeace
October 9, 2014
David Brown
October 9, 2014
Dennis was a classy person who gave me some of my fondest memories of SV as he let his performance as one fine basketball player speak for him. I will always remember him fluidly streaking down the court at the Gannon Audi. My deepest condolences for the entire Atkinson family for their loss.
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